Įarly post-war steel shortages meant that the body was built from aluminium, using rubber press tools that had been used making panels for the largely wooden bodied Mosquito bomber that had been built by Standard during the war. Walter Belgrove, who had styled the pre-war Triumphs and was employed as Chief Body Engineer, had no part in the design. Design of the rolling chassis was by Ray Turner. After getting Black's approval for the general shape, Callaby worked with Arthur Ballard to design the details of the body. Frank Callaby was selected to style the new car. Triumph had been bought by the Standard Motor Company in 1944, and the managing director of Standard, Sir John Black, wanted a sports car to take on Jaguar, which had used Standard engines in the pre-war period. The 1800 Roadster, model number 18TR, was designed in the closing days of World War II.
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